The neuroscience behind a 'runner's high'
While most runners are chasing a new goal or a personal best, some are chasing something slightly more elusive: a runner's high.
Aug 6, 2026
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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Opioid Peptides
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Why does singing feel so good? Is it good for your health?
Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to sing in the shower? Or why turning up the radio in the middle of a traffic jam and singing out loud can put you in a better mood?
Jul 28, 2026
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How making children laugh can help brains become more resilient to struggle and open to learning
Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline Harding, director of Tomorrow's ...
May 24, 2026
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Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine, but your body may need permission to use it
The first time the placebo effect really got under my skin was when I read that roughly one-third of people with irritable bowel syndrome improve on placebo treatments alone. Usually this statistic is presented as a fascinating ...
Apr 25, 2026
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Neurobiologists hack brain circuits tied to placebo pain relief
Placebo effects, in which patients experience relief without therapeutic treatment, increasingly have been considered as potentially powerful clinical treatments for ailments such as depression and pain. Yet the neurological ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Brain's reward system may be about energy, not pleasure, study finds
We have long been told a simple story about reward: Dopamine is the "wanting" molecule that drives us toward goals, and opioids are the "liking" molecules that provide the hit of pleasure once we get there. But this pleasure-centric ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Newly identified brain circuit and cells link prior experiences to appetite
Our past experiences shape how much we eat and where and what we choose to eat. Using preclinical models, researchers from Mass General Brigham and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have identified brain cells that translate ...
Feb 12, 2026
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The gender-stress gap: Women benefit most from a daily workout
If you are looking to lower your stress levels this year, hitting the gym—or going for a brisk walk—might be your best strategy, especially if you are a woman.
Jan 7, 2026
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The health benefits of swearing
You stub your toe on the bedpost. Before your brain even registers the pain, a word explodes from your mouth—sharp, loud and oddly satisfying.
Dec 29, 2025
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Disrupted brain balance in alcohol dependence involves two signaling pathways
A new study by Scripps Research reveals that alcohol dependence disrupts two signaling pathways in a stress-related part of the brain—and offers insights on developing drugs to treat this condition.
Dec 22, 2025
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